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Naperville Subdivision Summer Water Polo League
TEAMS
Teams will consist of coed boys and girls that have not yet entered high school. Age group athletes will compete in two divisions: 14 & Under and 11 & Under. Teams should generally be comprised of athletes from their own subdivision. Combination with one other pool is possible with League permission. Recruiting selective athletes is strongly discouraged. U11 athletes maybe allowed to play in U14 division at coach's discretion but no 12 & older will be allowed to play in U11 Division. Eligible U11 athletes must be under 11 yrs old before May 31 (mirrors the NPD Swim Conference). Eligible U14 athletes must be 14 yrs old or under on January 1. Any exceptions must be petitioned to the NSSWPL Coordinators.
PLAYING RULES
We will follow all current USWP rules (see www.usawaterpolo.com) with the following exceptions:
- U14 Quarters will be 5 minutes in length (stop/start)
- U11 Quarters will be 5 min. running time with stop/start in the last minute of each quarter
- Each team will be allowed two timeouts per game. One timeout in overtime.
- No goggles or jewelry / bands will be allowed during competitions
- Overtime will be used only during Championship games.
- Forfeits will result if ineligible players are used.
- Any Brutality or Unsportsmanship foul is cause for expulsion from League play and the "Naperville Cup".
- All scores are final. The referee's authority in each game is final.
LEAGUE RULES
1. Each Team will play a minimum of six conference games against different
teams in the League to secure seeding in championship series. If more
than one game is scheduled against a team, the coaches must decide which
game counts as the conference qualifier. Teams can schedule games at a
site as mutually agreed. Team games schedules should be forwarded to League
Coordinator when available. Game schedules will be posted on web site.
2. The "Naperville Cup" 14 & Under Championship will take
place during the week of July 29 (after the City Meet) at NCHS from 6
- 10pm and shall be sponsored by Naper Carriage Hill. The 11 & Under
Championship shall be sponsored by CCCC and held Sunday, July 21st at
Cress Creek Country Club. Teams will be seeded according to their Conference
records. Awards for the top three places for the U14 and U11 divisions
shall be provided. Single or double elimination will be determined based
upon number of teams and pool availability. Coaches shall select an All-League
Team at the conclusion of both Championships. Championship entry fees
shall be submitted by Tournament Directors to League Coordinators for
approval at a pre-Championship coaches meeting in mid-July.
3. Teams are responsible for their own practice balls and game caps. The
home pool is responsible for the game balls and running the table and
clock. It is required that all coaches, assistants or parents be available
to Referee games. All U14 and U11 Conference games shall have two officials
per contest. Each team will supply one referee for four quarters. The
teams may agree to secure the services of two objective Referees after
mutual consent of the coaches. Any Referee fees shall be paid by the participating
teams. The "Naperville Cup" Championships will seek to secure
the services of an IHSA official.
4. The success of the League requires the mutual respect amongst all the participants, including coaches, parents, administrators and Board members. Each team will be held responsible for its action at all League venues. Failure to respect property and person may result in the exclusion from future League participation as determined by the Executive Committee.
5 Further League Information and Updates via web site: www.napervillewatepolo.com